The 2021 recreational flounder season will open Aug. 16 and close Sept. 30 for internal and ocean waters of the state, as prescribed by Amendment 2 to the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan.
What is the flounder season in NC for 2022?
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries today announced that the 2022 recreational flounder season will open at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 1 and close at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30.
Is there a season for flounder?
Summer flounder spawn in the fall and early winter when they migrate offshore. They spawn several times throughout the spawning season. Spawning peaks in October and November when water temperatures change and autumn plankton is most productive.
What month is best for flounder?
While flounder can be caught year round, they are more concentrated and easier to catch or gig in fall and early winter. The best rod and reel fishing starts mid-September and goes on through December, and sometimes well into January depending on weather and how cold it gets.
Can you catch flounder all year round?
Yes, you can catch flounder in the winter months but you will have to target them offshore or around near shore structure. Flounder move out into the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean in the winter to spawn so you might have to go offshore 30 or 40 miles to find them during the cooler months.
Why is flounder season closed in NC?
Harvest restrictions are required because the 2019 South Atlantic Southern Flounder Stock Assessment found that southern flounder is overfished and overfishing is occurring throughout the region (North Carolina through the eastern coast of Florida).
How long is flounder season in NC?
A one-fish per person per day recreational flounder bag limit. Prohibited harvest of flounder with a Recreational Commercial Gear License. A March 1 to April 15 recreational Gulf and summer flounder season in the ocean.
Can you keep flounder in Texas right now?
Texas’ flounder season is closed from Nov. 1 through Dec. 14 to protect spawning flounder during their annual migration, or “fall run,” from bays to the Gulf of Mexico. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the season closure in May 2020 but moved to delay it a year because of the emergent COVID-19 pandemic.
What is the best bait to catch flounder?
Using live bait is essential for many flounder (fluke) fishermen around the country, and can be extremely effective for picky flounder (fluke). Shrimp, crabs, smaller flounder, sardines, shad, mullet, and mud minnows can all be great options for live bait.
Is there a flounder season in Texas?
The best time to catch flounder is during their fall migration to the Gulf, typically from October to December, in the channels and passes leading to the Gulf. Flounder may be caught using rod and reel but most people prefer gigs.
Where is the best place to gig flounder?
Nighttime Flounder gigging happens shortly after dark when the doormats move into the shallows to look for food. They tend to hang out more in soft mud bottoms, but anglers also work areas with a lot of grass, sand, and oyster beds.
Where is the best flounder fishing?
Montauk, New York. As the location of the current world-record catch, perhaps Montauk is the granddaddy of all fluke spots. The waters off the eastern tip of Long Island have structure and baitfish populations that attract huge numbers of 3- to 10-pound fluke, with occasional fish weighing in the teens.
Why is flounder hard to find?
“When the pandemic hit, the boats came in and didn’t have a place to sell. We worked hard to find them places to sell, after we did the cutting and packing. I know flounder was a bit tight this week. Some weeks it’s plentiful and prices are lower; sometimes it’s harder to get, and prices inch up.”
What is the biggest flounder ever caught?
22.7 pound
The current world record for flounder was caught by Captain Charles Nappi in Montauk, NY back in 1975 and was a huge 22.7 pound fish.
What tide is best for flounder fishing?
outgoing high tide
The outgoing high tide is the best tide to catch flounder. Flounder rely upon the outgoing tide to bring them shrimp, crabs and fish to their hidden ambush points. They like to hide in strategically located spots that will make it easy for them to catch their prey as the tide brings the food right to them.
Where do flounder go in the winter?
Winter flounder migrate from offshore areas to nearshore waters in winter, which is where they get their name.
Why is flounder season so short?
Reductions in harvest are required because the 2019 South Atlantic Southern Flounder Stock Assessment found that southern flounder is overfished and overfishing is occurring throughout the region (North Carolina through the eastern coast of Florida). Overfished means the population is too small.
Can you gig flounder in NC?
Flounder gigging in North Carolina is a year-round adventure that spans the entire coast of Old North State. The best action usually starts mid to late August and goes all the way to mid-November.
What saltwater fish are in season in NC?
Fish by Season
| Species | Peak Months | Activity Range |
|---|---|---|
| Sailfish | July-Sept | March-Nov |
| Wahoo | July-Nov | March-Nov |
| King Mackeral | Sept-Nov | Year Round |
| Striped Bass | Dec-Feb | Nov-March |
Where can I find flounder in North Carolina?
In Southeastern North Carolina, the Cape Fear River, a rich and beautiful blackwater river recognized for its very large flounder population, flows 191 miles all the way to the Atlantic Ocean where it empties near Cape Fear.
How do you measure flounder in North Carolina?
Total length (TL) is measured from tip of snout with mouth closed to top of compressed tail. Fork length (FL) is measured from tip of snout to middle of fork in tail.
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